How does it work?

This helps to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and lessens the pains of angina.

Beta-blockers also help to keep the heart beating regularly, by blocking the chemicals which make it beat faster, and, after a heart attack (Myocardial infarction) this can protect the heart from further damage.

Beta blockers can also have an effect on the lungs so it is important to tell your doctor if you are asthmatic.

When and how do I take it?

Usually taken once a day.

The tablets should be swallowed whole with some water.

It is important to take Selectol one hour before or two hours after food.

What’s the dose?

Usual dose is 200mg a day. This can be increased depending on response and tolerability to a max of 400mg a day.

Could they interact with other tablets?

Beta blockers may interact with quite a few other drugs:

Any other treatment for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats. This includes water pills (diuretics).

Medicines that belong to the group called barbiturates e.g. phenobarabitone, amylobarbitone, quinalbarbitone and butobarbitone.

Uncommon: diabetes in patients prone to the disease or worsening of diabetes.

Raised blood sugar levels (the signs of this, for example tremour and fast heart beat, may not be noticed when taking Selectol).

Possible changes in your cholesterol levels.

If you have kidney or liver problems your doctor should monitor you carefully during treatment with Selectol.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience these or any other troublesome side effects.

Can I drink alcohol while taking it?

It is safe to drink moderate amounts of alcohol while taking Selectol.

Always ask your doctor or pharmacist first because this may depend on what other tablets you are taking.

What if I’m pregnant/breastfeeding?

Selectol should not be used during pregnancy unless there is no safer alternative. Selectol should not be taken if breast feeding.

If you have any more questions please ask your Pharmacist.

Remember to keep all medicines out of reach of children
Please Note: We have made every effort to ensure that the content of this information sheet is correct at time of publish, but remember that information about drugs may change. This sheet does not list all the uses and side-effects associated with this drug. For full details please see the drug information leaflet which comes with your medicine. Your doctor will assess your medical circumstances and draw your attention to any information or side-effects which may be relevant in your particular case.